Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector or Quality Inspector Specialist to join our diverse, energetic, and collaborative Quality Team in Kirkland, WA.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior / Specialist Quality Inspector will work from blueprints, engineering change notices, or established operating procedures to perform a wide range of inspection procedures and determine acceptance, rejection, or rework requirements at various stages of production. This role places a strong emphasis on precision inspection and verification work within the mechanical cell.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize complex measuring devices to perform inspections of purchased parts, materials, components, electronic hardware, and equipment as they are received from vendors or subcontractors, working primarily within the mechanical cell.
- Interpret and apply the requirements of industry workmanship standards, ES procedures, and EPS procedures in the inspection process.
- Identify conditions and write up non-conformances in a clear and concise manner.
- Inspect critical in-process and/or finished production assemblies and subassemblies for conformance to drawings and quality assurance standards, with a focus on mechanical components.
- Review, validate, and correct FAI paperwork from suppliers.
- Exhibit productive work habits, effective time management, goal setting, prioritizing tasks, and follow-up on commitments across a variety of work challenges.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the receiving inspection group.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Demonstrates proficiency (typically 2+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role) for consideration as Senior Quality Inspector.
- Demonstrates competency (typically 5+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role) for consideration as Quality Inspector Specialist.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated mechanical inspection experience.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to learn standards and obtain required certifications to effectively and independently complete inspections.
- Adapt quickly to AES systems and tools to perform inspection tasks.
- Understand AES FAI requirements to review supplier FAI reports.
- Proficient in MS Office products, including intermediate MS Excel skills.
- Skilled in using and programming a comparator or vision system like MicroVu.
- Experience using a CMM
- Able to read and understand mechanical drawings that have GD&T
- Fixturing parts when using measurment equipment
- Knowledgable in the use of a height gage
- Familiarity with using sheet metal parts
Physical Abilities:
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- May be stationary for long periods of time.
- May lift up to 25 pounds
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including cannabis screening.
COMPENSATON AND BENEFITS
Sr. Quality Inspector salary range:$22.50 - $33.75 per hour. (Mid-point: $28.12)
Quality Inspector Specialist salary range: $26.73 - $ 40.10 per hour. (Mid-point: $33.41)
Astronics also offers a highly competitive Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.
Benefits:
Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HAS and voluntary coverage options.
Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.
Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year